Indiana–Michigan–Ohio Weather Alert: Light Snow Could Slick Roads Across Tri-State Area by Monday Morning
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. South Bend, Indiana – Drivers across the Indiana–Michigan–Ohio tri-state region could encounter slick roads early Monday as a developing Great Lakes storm sends bands of light snow into northern Indiana,...
Fort Wayne Council Approves $9.5M Hotel on Southeast Side
FORT WAYNE, IND. (WOWO) Fort Wayne leaders have approved plans for a new hotel development on the city’s southeast side, a project officials say could help attract additional investment to an area that has seen limited growth in recent years. The Fort Wayne City Council voted 7–1 Tuesday night...
FWFD responds to fire on city’s southeast side Friday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to a fire on the city’s southeast side on Friday. According to the department, firefighters were dispatched to a home in the 3400 block of Senate Avenue around 2:30 p.m. When firefighters arrived, they found flames coming from...
Salvation Army to close Southgate Plaza thrift store in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - The Salvation Army announced it will close one of its Fort Wayne thrift stores. The location at Southgate Plaza in southeast Fort Wayne will close its doors for good on March 26. In a separate announcement, the Salvation Army said it will open a new...
High winds cause power outages, road hazards in Allen County
There have been reports of downed trees, wires and poles around Allen County.
State police responding to tipped semis as high winds move across Indiana
Extremely high winds are creating dangerous travel conditions across Indiana Friday, with state police reporting multiple semi-trucks blown over statewide.
NIPSCO union employees hold solidarity events as contract negotiations continue
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Dozens of NIPSCO workers represented by the United Steelworkers Union held gathered outside the company’s facility on Hale Avenue in Fort Wayne Thursday morning as a show of solidarity as in their efforts to get a “fair and equitable contract.”. Similar solidarity events took...
Residents raise concerns about proposed quarry and asphalt plant on Homestead Road
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) – Residents in southwest Allen County are voicing concerns about a proposed limestone quarry and asphalt and concrete production facility that could be built near homes, schools, hospitals and wetlands. The Heritage Group, an Indianapolis-based company submitted an application to rezone for...
Ohio Turnpike restricts high-profile vehicles due to strong winds
The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission has put a high-wind travel restriction in place for some vehicles across the entire 241-mile toll road.
Gas prices continue to climb
UPDATE (March 12, 2026):. (ADAMS) – Gas prices are continuing to rise. The national average for a gallon of regular jumped overnight to $3.59, according to AAA. A week ago, the national average was at $3.25. A month ago, before the start of the Iran war, prices were hovering right around $2.94.
